It was a rough night for local teams in the Georgia High School Association state playoffs.
All four area teams — Brunswick, Charlton County, Pierce County and Ware County — were hammered in the second round on Friday night.
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The most visible loss was suffered by Brunswick in the Class 5A playoffs. The Pirates’ game against visiting Gainesville was stopped with 1 minute, 57 seconds remaining in the third quarter after a massive brawl broke out between the teams. Footage on social media and the NFHS broadcast showed players from both teams in a huge fight. The game was called with Gainesville up 42-0. Brunswick’s season ends at 9-3.
Sideline-clearing brawl breaks out here between Brunswick and Gainesville 😳 pic.twitter.com/QNFXCeIRa1
— Tyler Harden (@ttjharden8) November 22, 2025
In Class 4A, Ware County had no answer for Creekside in a 49-0 loss. The Gators finished their season at 9-3.
Pierce County’s season ended at 9-3 in Class 2A with a 48-28 loss to Carver. And Charlton County couldn’t keep up with unbeaten Screven County in a 35-14 loss. The Indians finished 6-6.
GHSA playoffs, second round
Friday’s results
Class 5A playoffs
Gainesville 42, Brunswick 0
Class 4A playoffs
Creekside 49, Ware County 0
Class 2A playoffs
Carver 48, Pierce County 28
Class A Division II
Screven County 35, Charlton County 14